Schwarzer Adler - Étlap

If you love wine, the Schwartzen Adler is a must-go. The expansive (and not that expensive!) wine list is incredible. I was shivering when scanning through famous names (wine makers / wines) and incredible vintages. Such a thrill! Melanie, the sommelier in this restaurant, is knowledgeable and passionate about wine, it’s a pleasure to trust her judgment. So don’t be surprised if you notice some incredible bottles on the other guests’ table ;) By the way, the place is a bit bourgeois, you don’t really feel comfortable having a joyful gathering there. You really go to this restaurant to enjoy some good wine, as many (elderly) couples were doing on the night we went there. Besides, I’d rather g...

Our second time in this famous German restaurant which was opened over 50 years ago, when fine, french cuisine was available only west of the rhine river.Service was very nice, and especially the care for the wine was extraordinary, every glas was avinated and the brought in a little case.We had some interesting seafood carpaccio (ceviche) and as a main we shared "La Poularde truffée dans la vessie farcie". Truffled Chicken prepared in a pigs bladder, quite spectecular preparation which you can not find that often anymore. Overall it was almost to much for two of us (next time take the kids ;-)) and the truffles were not really in season right now (we could have known...). The food was good,...

Ok I will admit that I am a huge fan of this place, having visited many times over the last 15 years, and the consistency of the food and the quality of the wines on the 2700 long wine list is as good as ever. I always take the "Gastronomic" 7-course menu with corresponding wines for a bargain price of 170 Euros, with dishes such as Label-Rouge Salmon, Atlantic Scallops, Medalions of Lamb in Pinot Sauce and at least 30 cheeses. Wines served generously by glass included Chateu Fuisse Chardonnay, a superb Pinot Blanc from their own Franz Keller winery and a delicious dessert wine from one of Austria's top winemakers Alois Kracher. Service is outstanding, especially from 2 full time Sommeliers...